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• Hari Raya Luncheon at Masjid Al Burhani
The NYAA Executive Director and Deputy Executive
Director participated in a Hari Raya luncheon
hosted at Masjid Al Burhani, a historic landmark
built in 1895 by the Dawoodi Bohras Community
in Singapore. Alongside the Dawoodi Bohras,
recognised as one of Singapore’s oldest communities
alongside the Armenians, Arabs, Parsis, and Jews,
the event celebrated their significant contributions
to Singapore’s nation-building efforts. Mr Lawrence
Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Finance was the guest of honour for the luncheon.

• Appreciation and Thank You Luncheon
for the 8th President of the Republic of
Singapore
The 8th President of the Republic of Singapore,
Mdm Halimah Yacob, supported the National Youth
Achievement Award (NYAA) youth development
programme from 2017 to 2023. In recognition of
her unwavering support, the NYAA organized an
appreciation and thank you luncheon in October
2023, hosted by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime
Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic
Policies.

The luncheon was graced by Ambassadors, heads of
educational institutions, NYAA Advisory Board and
Council members, and NYAA Gold Award Holders’
Alumni. DPM Heng delivered a heartfelt address
during the event, expressing gratitude to Mdm
Halimah for her significant contributions. As a token
of appreciation, she was presented with a specially
commissioned caricature depicting her involvement
in various NYAA projects and events throughout her
presidency.

It was a memorable occasion, and the tribute visibly
moved Mdm Halimah.

• A Trip Down the Memory Lane with
Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the
Republic of Singapore
NYAA was privileged to participate in the Rose of
Peace event, where we expressed heartfelt gratitude
and paid tribute to President Halimah Yacob for her
dedicated service to Singapore. The event was graced
by members of the Diplomatic Corps and the Royal
Family of Kedah, Malaysia.

During the occasion, NYAA’s Executive Director
seized the opportunity to thank the President for
her invaluable support in our youth development
initiatives. We also conveyed best wishes for her
continued health and success in all future endeavours.

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